Describing and sorting 2D shapes

In this lesson, we will look at the similarities and differences between shapes and sort them.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.In order for something to be symmetrical, it must be...

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Q2.Does this shape have a line of symmetry?

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Q3.Does this shape have a line of symmetry?

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.In order for something to be symmetrical, it must be...

1/3

Q2.Does this shape have a line of symmetry?

2/3

Q3.Does this shape have a line of symmetry?

3/3

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Describing and sorting 2-D shapes

Can you guess what shape I am?

Q1.I have four straight sides, which are of equal length. I have four vertices. What am I?

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Q2.I have six straight sides. I have six vertices. What am I?

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Q3.I have 2 lines of symmetry and 4 right angles. Opposite sides are equal in length.

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Describing and sorting 2-D shapes

Can you guess what shape I am?

Q1.I have four straight sides, which are of equal length. I have four vertices. What am I?

1/3

Q2.I have six straight sides. I have six vertices. What am I?

2/3

Q3.I have 2 lines of symmetry and 4 right angles. Opposite sides are equal in length.

3/3

Lesson summary: Describing and sorting 2D shapes

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